We read a little Freakonomics, went over 7.6 homework and tree diagrams, and finished with Bayes' Theorem from a tree perspective.
HW:
7.7/9-21 odd
Test during Arts Fest
May 9, 2008
We corrected the quiz, discussed homework, and learned how to use tree diagrams to calculate probabilities.
HW:
7.6/9, 11, 13, 15, 37, 39, 63-71 odd
May 7, 2008
We went over any old homework questions for 5 minutes and then took the quiz.
HW:
7.5/1, 3, 7, 9, 33, 39, 43
May 5, 2008
We began class by reading a little more Freakonomics. We went over the homework problems and began some new work on probability.
HW:
7.4/1, 5, 7, 17, 23, 29, 31, 37
Quiz Wednesday
May 1, 2008
We began class by reading a little of Freakonomics. We then answered Josh's question of how to get the $ in an Excel formula (Apple-T) and ran a simulation of 7.2/31 from the homework. We finished with some theoretical probability calculations.
HW:
7.3/5, 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 27, 33, 37-41 odd, 51
April 29, 2008
We began with a brief reading quiz and then chatted about Freakonomics. We went over the quiz and then practiced with the problems below.
HW:
7.2/17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 35, 37
April 18, 2008
We learned how to use Excel to calculate probabilities and then took the quiz.
HW:
Read Freakonomics Chapters 1-3
April 16, 2008
We continued to work on Supercorrections, and then we worked some more on sample spaces and events.
HW:
7.1/27, 33, 39, 41, 43, 47, 65, 69, 71
Work on Supercorrections (due Fri)
Quiz Friday
April 14, 2008
We began with some Supercorrections, discussed the Monty Hall problem from the article over the weekend, discussed Freakonomics briefly, and talked about sample spaces and events.
HW:
7.1/1-7 odd, 21
Work on Supercorrections (due Fri)
Quiz Friday
April 10, 2008
Today was the test day. Please complete this survey.
HW:
Read the Explanatory Note and Introduction of Freakonomics
Read this article (and the first two links in the article)
April 8, 2008
We worked some more on combinations and permutations: 6.4/31-43 odd. We then went over homework and revised for Thursday's test.
HW:
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 6 (including the Ch. 6 Review Test). Include these problems with your stapled homework.
We warmed up with a few problems from 6.3, learned how to find factorials, permutations, and combinations on the calculator, and then practiced with marble problems and finished with poker hands.
HW:
6.4/21, 23, 25, 45-49 odd (poker!)
April 2, 2008
We took the quiz, went over homework problems, and learned about factorials, permutations, and combinations.
HW:
6.4/1-15 odd
March 31, 2008
We finalized 3rd quarter grades, went over homework in preparation for Wednesday's quiz, we went over section 6.3 together, and then we worked on counting problems.
HW:
6.3/Choose 12 problems from 15-59 odd
March 27, 2008
We went over the set homework, discussed cardinality of sets, and then worked on problems.
We began our next unit on sets and then worked on practice problems.
HW:
6.1/1, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19-29 odd, 37, 43, 47
March 19, 2008
We finished the second part of the test and Supercorrections.
HW:
Email the spreadsheet to Mr. O'Brien when you are finished.
Work on Supercorrections.
March 17, 2008
We worked on the second part of the test- p. 312/1-4.
HW:
Email the spreadsheet to Mr. O'Brien when you are finished.
Work on Supercorrections.
March 13, 2008
Today was the test day.
HW:
Read p. 309-312 and begin the spreadsheet to answer questions 1-4 on p. 312. You will work on these questions in class on Monday, and they will be due in class on Wednesday. This will count as part of your overall test grade for the unit.
Begin Supercorrections. For any mistake on questions 1-11, also do the homework problem from 5.3 which matches it. Check your answer to the homework problem in the back of the book. Be sure to include some note about how you could catch you error in the future or what you misunderstood previously. If you need to Supercorrect 12-14, be sure to include some discussion of the *why* for each. You may want to check your final answers with my answer key before submitting your Supercorrections. Supercorrections are due Tuesday, 3/25.
March 11, 2008
We revised for the test using p. 312 Chapter 5 Review Test.
HW:
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Do a minimum of 2 problems from any section of Chapter 5 (including the Ch. 5 Review Test). Include these problems with your stapled homework.
We went over the general algebra questions and began our look at trigonometry.
HW:
Choose ten more algebra problems from this page (and check answers)
March 3, 2008
We went over the log questions and then practiced with some general algebra revision (including factoring).
HW:
Choose ten algebra problems from this page (and check answers)
February 28, 2008
We went over the SAT math questions and then worked an investigation of the origin of e in financial math using Geometer's Sketchpad.
HW:
Choose ten log/exponential problems from this page (and check answers)
February 26, 2008
We signed on for a free SAT On-Line Prep Course at www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool. We discussed the SAT in general and the math component in particular. We talked about the 44 multiple choice questions and the 10 student produced response questions. We went through this practice quiz.
We finished our work with annuities by working on the problems below.
HW:
5.3/37-41 odd, 45, 47, 49, 51
Test Thursday, March 13th
February 11, 2008
We corrected the quiz and then worked more with increasing and decreasing annuities.
HW:
5.3/13-35 odd
February 7, 2008
After the quiz, we went over homework and learned about increasing annuities.
HW:
5.3/1-11 odd
Quiz Friday (using calculator and/or Excel)
February 5, 2008
After going over homework, we learned how to use the TVM function on Excel.
HW:
5.2/37-53 odd using Excel.
Quiz Thursday (using calculator and/or Excel)
February 1, 2008
We began with a quiz and then learned how to use the TVM function on our calculator.
HW:
5.2/23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35 using the calculator
You can use this sheet TVM.pdf to write down what you would type into your calculator, and then you can come by to borrow a calculator later.
January 30, 2008
We went over the previous homework assignment.
HW:
Study for the quiz- organize and correct your homework and try some even problems.
To show that you've done this assignment, just include whatever revision you've done on a piece of paper to be handed in when homework is collected.
January 28, 2008
We explored compound interest using Excel.
HW:
5.2/9-13 odd
Quiz is moved until Friday
January 24, 2008
Interest is usually calculated by compounding. Read p. 277-279 to review this process, and then work on 5.2/1-7 odd, 21, 27, 43 for homework.
HW:
5.2/1-7 odd, 21, 27, 43
January 22, 2008
You probably know a little about calculating interest, so this may be mostly review. Please read p. 269-275. Take your time, and read slowly and carefully.
HW:
5.1/5-13 odd
January 14, 2008
We revised for the exam.
HW:
Choose three problems from any section in your text.
Organize your homework assignments from this short revision unit- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Supercorrections due by Friday (for a fully completed graphing solution for linear programming, check this out; for the simplex solution, check this out).
January 4, 2008
We finished up the test.
HW:
Read over section 4.5
Extra Credit Homework Assignment: 4.5/1, 11, 25 (using duality)
December 20, 2007
Today was the test day.
HW:
None- work on your college apps!
We will work some more on the test during the first day back.
December 18, 2007
After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.
HW:
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Do a minimum of 2 problems from any section of Chapter 4 (including the Ch. 4 Review Test) or these More Comprehensive Review Exercises . Include these problems with your stapled homework.
After the quiz, we continued working on p. 249/23-45 odd.
HW:
Choose one more problem from p. 249/23-45 odd.
December 12, 2007
After going over the quiz and the homework, we discussed section 4.4.
HW:
p. 248/1, 13
Use this pivot utility for the word problems on the quiz.
Quiz Friday (4.3) and test next Thursday (Chapter 4)
December 10, 2007
We worked on problems from p. 236/21-43 odd.
HW:
Do one additional problem from p. 236/21-43 odd.
There will be a quiz on section 4.3 on Friday.
December 6, 2007
We learned the Simplex Method for solving more complex LP problems.
HW:
p. 235/1, 7
December 4, 2007
We took the quiz.
HW:
Submit signed progress report Thursday for a bonus responsibility point.
November 30, 2007
We continued working on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.
HW:
Do one more LP problem from p. 217/23-43 odd.
November 28, 2007
We worked on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.
HW:
Do one more LP problem from p. 217/23-43 odd.
November 26, 2007
We began class with some Supercorrection time. We then discussed Linear Programming.
HW:
4.2/1, 9, 12, 19
November 20, 2007
We worked on linear inequalities and Supercorrections.
HW:
None- you've worked hard this semester; enjoy your break.
November 16, 2007
We finished the test. When we finished, we read section 4.1 on p. 193-201.
HW:
Get your test and begin Supercorrections.
November 14, 2007
Today was test day.
HW:
Revise for test as necessary.
November 8, 2007
After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.
HW:
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 3 (including the Ch. 3 Review Test) or these More Comprehensive Review Exercises. Include these problems with your stapled homework.
After the quiz, we went over homework and discussed input-output models.
HW:
3.4/1, 3, 5, 17, 19
November 2, 2007
We investigated inverse matrices.
HW:
3.3/3, 7, 43, 49, 53, 63, 66
Quiz Tuesday
October 31, 2007
After looking at homework and Supercorrection questions, we discussed matrix multiplication including commutativity, identity matrix, and how to write a system with matrices.
HW:
3.2/1, 9, 15, 21, 45, 49, 55, 69
October 29, 2007
We looked briefly at matrix addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, dimension, and transpose, but we spent the majority of class time on Supercorrections.
HW:
3.1/13, 17, 19, 23, 37, 39, 49
October 25, 2007
Today was test day.
HW:
Get your test by the end of the day, and begin Supercorrections- correct the ones with careless errors (most likely the ones you thought you got right but are marked with an X). We will have class time on Tuesday to work on the harder ones. Supercorrections are due by the end of the day next Friday.
October 23 2007
Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.
HW:
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 2 (including the Ch. 2 Review Test) or these More Comprehensive Review Exercises. Include these problems with your stapled homework.
p. 122/13, 23, 35, 39-43 odd- feel free to solve your systems automatically using this solver
Test Thursday
October 15, 2007
After the quiz, we continued with row operations and began a couple of practice problems.
HW:
p. 121/1, 3, 5
October 11, 2007
We learned about augmented matrices, pivots, Gauss-Jordan reduction, and reduced row echelon form. We discussed systems being consistent, inconsistent, and redundant.
HW:
p. 113/3, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21
Quiz on 2.1 Monday
October 9, 2007
We worked more with systems in application problems.
HW:
Finish p. 94/25, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 (solve with technology where possible)
October 5, 2007
We discussed how to solve systems with technology and algebra.
HW:
p. 94/5, 15, 19, 29, 35
October 3, 2007
We continued with the Excel portion of the test. We read p. 74-77 and then did p. 77/1-4.
HW:
Finish the Excel portion of the test (p. 77/1-4) and print out your answers for class Friday
Continue to work on Supercorrections
October 1, 2007
Today was test day.
HW:
Pick up your test at 2:30 and work on Supercorrections (due Friday). You will find some of the test questions in your textbook and some on the revision websites listed below. Feel free to work together but don't forget to acknowledge assistance received. You may also ask me questions. Use Supercorrections as the chance to fill in gaps in understanding- don't just write something down if you dont get it!
September 27, 2007
Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.
HW:
p. 78 Chapter 1 Review Test/1c, 3b, 4, 8, 9, 10
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
We finished graphing on Excel and looked briefly at function diagrams.
HW:
Section 1.1/35, 37
Section 1.2/23, 25
September 13, 2007
We worked on Excel. We also talked more about functions.
HW:
p. 27/3, 5, 29, 31
Read this web page, answer the questions, check your answers, and write the value you got for P(25) - P(20) in your written homework
September 11, 2007
After looking at a stunning paradox (!), we discussed common algebra errors and functions.
HW:
p. 13-16/1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 27, 39
Read this web page, answer the questions, check your answers, and write the value you got for f(10) and p(4) in your written homework
September 7, 2007
After some introductions and a look at the third interesting problem, we went over the course methodology. We then talked about the language of algebra and functions.
HW:
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Tues/Wed, September 4/5th
We thought about the following...
For each of the following problems, first estimate an answer and then try to calculate an answer using your mathematical skills.
When was one million seconds ago? How about one billion seconds ago? For more on this problem, click here.
Suppose a string were tied tight around the earth. If one additional meter were added to the string, and the string was lifted the same distance off the surface of the earth, how high would it rise? For more on this problem, click here.
If a piece of paper could be folded in half fifty times, how high would the stack of paper be? For more on this problem, click here.
If you're interested in how we name large numbers, click here.
Read the course methodology and come to class prepared to discuss it (a copy is available on the home page of this website).
Give the parent/guardian letter to your parent/guardian (again, a copy is available on the home page of this website).
Please complete this student information sheet (you won't be able to submit this unless you have all information- including a wikispaces username, parent email address, and textbook number).
Table of Contents
June 4, 2008
We finished revising for the exam.HW:
May 29, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
May 27, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
May 22, 2008
Today was a work day for Supercorrections.HW:
May 19, 2008
Today was test day.HW:
May 15, 2008
We read a little more Freakonomics, went over 7.7 homework, and revised for next week's test.HW:
May 13, 2008
We read a little Freakonomics, went over 7.6 homework and tree diagrams, and finished with Bayes' Theorem from a tree perspective.HW:
May 9, 2008
We corrected the quiz, discussed homework, and learned how to use tree diagrams to calculate probabilities.HW:
May 7, 2008
We went over any old homework questions for 5 minutes and then took the quiz.HW:
May 5, 2008
We began class by reading a little more Freakonomics. We went over the homework problems and began some new work on probability.HW:
May 1, 2008
We began class by reading a little of Freakonomics. We then answered Josh's question of how to get the $ in an Excel formula (Apple-T) and ran a simulation of 7.2/31 from the homework. We finished with some theoretical probability calculations.HW:
April 29, 2008
We began with a brief reading quiz and then chatted about Freakonomics. We went over the quiz and then practiced with the problems below.HW:
April 18, 2008
We learned how to use Excel to calculate probabilities and then took the quiz.HW:
April 16, 2008
We continued to work on Supercorrections, and then we worked some more on sample spaces and events.HW:
April 14, 2008
We began with some Supercorrections, discussed the Monty Hall problem from the article over the weekend, discussed Freakonomics briefly, and talked about sample spaces and events.HW:
April 10, 2008
Today was the test day. Please complete this survey.HW:
April 8, 2008
We worked some more on combinations and permutations: 6.4/31-43 odd. We then went over homework and revised for Thursday's test.HW:
April 4, 2008
We warmed up with a few problems from 6.3, learned how to find factorials, permutations, and combinations on the calculator, and then practiced with marble problems and finished with poker hands.HW:
April 2, 2008
We took the quiz, went over homework problems, and learned about factorials, permutations, and combinations.HW:
March 31, 2008
We finalized 3rd quarter grades, went over homework in preparation for Wednesday's quiz, we went over section 6.3 together, and then we worked on counting problems.HW:
March 27, 2008
We went over the set homework, discussed cardinality of sets, and then worked on problems.HW:
March 25, 2008
We continued to work with sets.HW:
March 21, 2008
We began our next unit on sets and then worked on practice problems.HW:
March 19, 2008
We finished the second part of the test and Supercorrections.HW:
March 17, 2008
We worked on the second part of the test- p. 312/1-4.HW:
March 13, 2008
Today was the test day.HW:
March 11, 2008
We revised for the test using p. 312 Chapter 5 Review Test.HW:
March 7, 2008
We went over the general algebra questions and continued our look at trigonometry.HW:
March 5, 2008
We went over the general algebra questions and began our look at trigonometry.HW:
March 3, 2008
We went over the log questions and then practiced with some general algebra revision (including factoring).HW:
February 28, 2008
We went over the SAT math questions and then worked an investigation of the origin of e in financial math using Geometer's Sketchpad.HW:
February 26, 2008
We signed on for a free SAT On-Line Prep Course at www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool. We discussed the SAT in general and the math component in particular. We talked about the 44 multiple choice questions and the 10 student produced response questions. We went through this practice quiz.HW:
February 15, 2008
We finished our work with annuities by working on the problems below.HW:
February 11, 2008
We corrected the quiz and then worked more with increasing and decreasing annuities.HW:
February 7, 2008
After the quiz, we went over homework and learned about increasing annuities.HW:
February 5, 2008
After going over homework, we learned how to use the TVM function on Excel.HW:
February 1, 2008
We began with a quiz and then learned how to use the TVM function on our calculator.HW:
January 30, 2008
We went over the previous homework assignment.HW:
January 28, 2008
We explored compound interest using Excel.HW:
January 24, 2008
Interest is usually calculated by compounding. Read p. 277-279 to review this process, and then work on 5.2/1-7 odd, 21, 27, 43 for homework.HW:
January 22, 2008
You probably know a little about calculating interest, so this may be mostly review. Please read p. 269-275. Take your time, and read slowly and carefully.HW:
January 14, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
January 10, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
January 8, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
January 4, 2008
We finished up the test.HW:
December 20, 2007
Today was the test day.HW:
December 18, 2007
After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.HW:
December 14, 2007
After the quiz, we continued working on p. 249/23-45 odd.HW:
December 12, 2007
After going over the quiz and the homework, we discussed section 4.4.HW:
December 10, 2007
We worked on problems from p. 236/21-43 odd.HW:
December 6, 2007
We learned the Simplex Method for solving more complex LP problems.HW:
December 4, 2007
We took the quiz.HW:
November 30, 2007
We continued working on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.HW:
November 28, 2007
We worked on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.HW:
November 26, 2007
We began class with some Supercorrection time. We then discussed Linear Programming.HW:
November 20, 2007
We worked on linear inequalities and Supercorrections.HW:
November 16, 2007
We finished the test. When we finished, we read section 4.1 on p. 193-201.HW:
November 14, 2007
Today was test day.HW:
November 8, 2007
After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.HW:
November 6, 2007
After the quiz, we went over homework and discussed input-output models.HW:
November 2, 2007
We investigated inverse matrices.HW:
October 31, 2007
After looking at homework and Supercorrection questions, we discussed matrix multiplication including commutativity, identity matrix, and how to write a system with matrices.HW:
October 29, 2007
We looked briefly at matrix addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, dimension, and transpose, but we spent the majority of class time on Supercorrections.HW:
October 25, 2007
Today was test day.HW:
October 23 2007
Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.HW:
October 17, 2007
We used the day to work on application problems.HW:
October 15, 2007
After the quiz, we continued with row operations and began a couple of practice problems.HW:
October 11, 2007
We learned about augmented matrices, pivots, Gauss-Jordan reduction, and reduced row echelon form. We discussed systems being consistent, inconsistent, and redundant.HW:
October 9, 2007
We worked more with systems in application problems.HW:
Finish p. 94/25, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 (solve with technology where possible)
October 5, 2007
We discussed how to solve systems with technology and algebra.HW:
October 3, 2007
We continued with the Excel portion of the test. We read p. 74-77 and then did p. 77/1-4.HW:
October 1, 2007
Today was test day.HW:
September 27, 2007
Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.HW:
September 25, 2007
We spent most of the lesson discussing regression. Thursday will be revision day before Monday's test.HW:
September 21, 2007
We discussed homework and lines and then discussed how we might apply these concepts.HW:
September 19, 2007
After the quiz, we revised how to work with lines.HW:
September 17, 2007
We finished graphing on Excel and looked briefly at function diagrams.HW:
September 13, 2007
We worked on Excel. We also talked more about functions.HW:
September 11, 2007
After looking at a stunning paradox (!), we discussed common algebra errors and functions.
HW:
September 7, 2007
After some introductions and a look at the third interesting problem, we went over the course methodology. We then talked about the language of algebra and functions.HW:
Tues/Wed, September 4/5th
We thought about the following...For each of the following problems, first estimate an answer and then try to calculate an answer using your mathematical skills.
- When was one million seconds ago? How about one billion seconds ago? For more on this problem, click here.
- Suppose a string were tied tight around the earth. If one additional meter were added to the string, and the string was lifted the same distance off the surface of the earth, how high would it rise? For more on this problem, click here.
- If a piece of paper could be folded in half fifty times, how high would the stack of paper be? For more on this problem, click here.
If you're interested in how we name large numbers, click here.HW: